#a079eb color: Bright violet
#a079eb is rgb(160, 121, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.351% 0.16636 297.462) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #a079eb
#a079eb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.4% lightness, 0.166 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.27:1 contrast and black text 6.43:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a079eb mixed with white
Darker: #a079eb mixed with black
Calmer: #a079eb with less saturation
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Questions about #a079eb
What color is #a079eb?
#a079eb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(160, 121, 235), in HSL hsl(260.53, 74.03%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.351% 0.16636 297.462).
What colors go well with #a079eb?
The complementary color of #a079eb is #8c9f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #668cf8 and #c76ac7. The triadic partners are #dc7300 and #00af92.
Is white or black text more readable on #a079eb?
Black text reads better on #a079eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.27:1 and black gives 6.43:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a079eb a warm or cool color?
#a079eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 66.4% and its chroma 0.166.